The role of scientists in understanding social issues is often questioned. Many scientists express views on social matters that are less informed than those of any reasonably educated individual who is not a scientist. In fact, when considering the collective opinions of scientists, including those recognized as leading figures, it becomes clear that scientific expertise and social insight do not frequently coexist. Which one of the following can be inferred from the passage?

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(A) There are no scientists who have insights into social issues.

(B) A comprehensive education in science makes a person reasonably well-educated.

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(D) Social scientists rarely possess any scientific talent.

(E) Some scientists are no less socially insightful than some reasonably well-educated individuals who are not scientists.

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The passage states that many scientists express views on social matters that are less informed than those of reasonably educated individuals who are not scientists. This implies that, on average, a reasonably well-educated person who is not a scientist…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can draw a conclusion that must follow from the stated facts.

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Choosing an option that could be true or is likely true — inference answers must be guaranteed by the passage.